Alberta Roofing Contractors Association

Safety Leadership for All Employees - S1 - Calgary - LIMITED SPOTS!
2026-01-15 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada

Class 105 - Fall Protection for Roofers - S5 - Calgary - LIMITED SPOTS
2026-01-19 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada
This one-day industrial/commercial end-user program will allow you to understand the use of fall protection as it relates to roofers.
Various fall protection options exist and this course will identify which options best meet your needs and provide the tools and knowledge to work safely at heights.
Course Includes:

Fall accident statics
Governing bodies and regulations
Dynamics of falling
Fall protection systems
Fall protection planning
Fall arrest system components
Clearance & free-fall calculations
Harness fitting (includes hands-on suspension exercise)
Specialty solutions
Equipment care & inspection (includes hands-on exercise)

Suspension trauma
Rescue principles

Energy Safety Canada (ESC) option is available on special request

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $200 per person

Session Length:

1 day

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 202 - ARCA Standards 1 & 2 - S1 - Edmonton - FULL
2026-01-20 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada
This course will provide the roofer with an in-depth review of ARCA standards, practices and procedures. Through class discussion and participation, roofers will learn how and where to find answers online and other available resources.
Part 1
Introduction to ARCA, terminology, and ARCA warranty
Part 2
Low Slope roofing
Part 3
Steep Slope and Metal Roofing
Part 4
Details, Details, Details.
Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $125/session per person

Session Length:

2 days

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers - S2 - Calgary - FULL
2026-01-20 08:30 - 2026-01-21 16:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada
Red Cross full certification
Red Cross re-certification

This program has been customized for roofers while still providing the full Red Cross certification.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $100 – 140 per person

Session Length:

2 full days for certification
1 full day for re-certification

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers - S3 - Edmonton - LIMITED SPOTS!
2026-01-20 08:30 - 2026-01-21 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 105 - Fall Protection for Roofers - S2 - Calgary - FULL
2026-01-22 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers *Recert* - S4 - Edmonton - LIMITED SPOTS!
2026-01-22 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 202 - ARCA Standards 3 & 4 - S2 - Edmonton - FULL
2026-01-22 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S1 - Calgary- FULL
2026-01-23 08:00 - 10:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada
ARCA members must re-certify all torch mechanics training every three years. All other employees are welcome to attend.
Our external trainer is a working fireman with the City of Calgary. The course has been customized for roofers and uses state-of-the-art technology to help students understand the speed at which fire accelerates and the importance of good judgment on when to stand and fight and when to call for help.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $125 per person

Session Length:

3.5-hours

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S2 - Calgary
2026-01-23 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S3 - Calgary
2026-01-23 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers - S10 - Edmonton
2026-01-26 08:30 - 2026-01-27 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 104 - Leadership for Safety Excellence - S1 - Calgary - FULL
2026-01-27 08:00 - 2026-01-28 16:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada
ARCA members can take this course from our approved facilitator and receive ACSA certification and ARCA certification.
This two-day course will assist managers and supervisors to integrate health & safety into their everyday planning and to create safe and healthy work environments. Course material is geared toward management and supervisory positions.

Certificate of Completion
Participants must complete the two day course and attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $225 per person

Session Length:

2 days

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 201 - Understanding Blueprints and Specifications - S2 - Edmonton - LIMITED SPOTS!
2026-01-28 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada
This course will provide a basic understanding of blueprint and specification reading skills that will enable the roofer to read, understand and execute what is provided in the tender package.
Topics will include the different types of drawings, conventional terminology, dimensioning and scales and how project specifications relate and complement drawings. The trend of construction documents moving towards Building Information Modeling (BIM) will also be introduced.
The course will review a commercial set of tender documents enabling students to work through common details and identifying where answers can be located.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $125 per person

Session Length:

1 day

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 204 - Basics of Estimating - S1 - Edmonton - LIMITED SPOTS!
2026-01-29 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada
This course will provide the tools important in producing a professional and accurate estimate for a typical roofing project. Components of a successful estimate include reviewing many sections of the specifications, drawings and bid information. All elements that affect the profitability of a job will be considered including permits, work hours and trade scheduling. While there are many software programs available we will look at the importance of data management and the elements to be included in a good estimating worksheet. Students will learn how to consider elements like weather, location, safety and labour and the impact on the profitability of a job.
Mobilization and scheduling with other trades will be introduced and strategies given to address a variety of roofing-specific case studies.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $125 per person

Session Length:

1 days

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S4 - Edmonton - FULL
2026-01-30 08:00 - 10:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S5 - Edmonton - FULL
2026-01-30 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S6 - Edmonton - FULL
2026-01-30 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 203 - Sustainability and Leak Detection - S1 - Calgary - FULL
2026-02-03 08:30 - 12:00 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada
Sustainability
With many aspects of construction moving towards improved environmental and sustainable practices, additional duties and responsibilities are being introduced with every trade. An overview of the different rating systems, guiding principles, administrative requirements and aspects specific to roofing will be discussed. Students will learn which specific areas of their work contribute to the overall sustainability of a project.
Leak Detection
Roofers will review old and new roof systems and the most likely cause of leaks. The roofers will examine both technical and experienced-based methods of identifying leak sources and learn how an established investigative model can improve chances of finding leaks.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $125 per person

Session Length:

1/2 days

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers - S5 - Calgary - LIMITED SPOTS!
2026-02-03 08:30 - 2026-02-04 16:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada

Class 205 - Alberta’s Construction Codes and Acts - S1 - Calgary - FULL
2026-02-03 13:00 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada
This course will introduce the applicable Codes and Acts that govern construction in Alberta. Having the knowledge of where to locate and how to navigate and interpret these documents will provide participants confidence and experience in researching solutions within these documents. Roofers will be challenged to find answers to common code questions, interpreting code clauses and what to do where codes overlap.

Navigation of the various codes: NBC (AE), NFC (AE), NECB, OH&S
Fire resistance, uplift resistance, roof drainage re-roofing
Trade definitions and the importance of the scope of duties as defined in Alberta will be reviewed.

Course Fee:

covered by ARCA
no-shows are charged $125 per person

Session Length:

2 days

Interested in attending the course? Email info@arcaonline.ca to sign up.

Class 104 - Leadership for Safety Excellence - S2 - Edmonton - FULL
2026-02-04 08:00 - 2026-02-05 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 204 - Basics of Estimating - S2 - Calgary - FULL
2026-02-04 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S13 - Edmonton - FULL
2026-02-09 08:00 - 10:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S14 - Edmonton - FULL
2026-02-09 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 102 - Fire Extinguisher Training - S15 - Edmonton
2026-02-09 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers *Recert* - S6 - Calgary - FULL
2026-02-10 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers *Recert* - S7 - Edmonton
2026-02-10 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers *Recert* - S11 - Calgary
2026-02-11 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | ARCA Head Office – Calgary, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8G8, Canada

Class 103 - First Aid for Roofers - S8 - Edmonton - LIMITED SPOTS!
2026-02-11 08:30 - 2026-02-12 16:30 UTC | ARCA – Edmonton, 17403 - 108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1G2, Canada
